Welcome

Welcome to the Wayne Med-Direct website. We are a unique B.S./B.A. to M.D. program that guarantees admission to Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Medicine for 10 students each year. We emphasize mentoring and training to help our scholars become leaders in the medical community — leaders determined to reduce urban health disparities in their communities. During undergraduate studies, Wayne Med-Direct scholars have the opportunity to engage in patient care and research. They learn about health disparities by becoming a part of the School of Medicine community, leading to Wayne State's M.D. program.

Summary of program benefits

Admission to Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Admission to Wayne State University School of Medicine upon satisfaction of mandatory requirements*

Four years of paid undergraduate tuition*

Four years of paid School of Medicine tuition*

Four years of paid undergraduate room and board in university housing*

Cutting-edge research and field experiences with renowned faculty mentors

Participation in summer enrichment courses/experiences

Participation in specially designed curricular enhancements such as seminars, workshops and hands-on clinical training in the School of Medicine

Participation in Wayne Med-Direct Learning Community focused on professional development

I want to be an infectious disease physician because I am incredibly fascinated by the interaction of life forms, human and bacterial or viral, especially in the development of resistant strains and finding new ways to combat them. With this specialty, my career aspirations are to work in developing nations, training native doctors and learning from traditional medicine to empower people with medical education to serve their community in a more sustainable fight against global health disparities.